"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." 
Thomas Jefferson  

"It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world."
Thomas Jefferson   

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
Thomas Jefferson       

"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."
Thomas Jefferson   

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."
Thomas Jefferson   

"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
Thomas Jefferson   

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
Thomas Jefferson